I’m still APC Yobe north candidate, letter claiming I stepped down for Senate President Lawan forged ―Machina

Bashir Machina has denied relinquishing the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial ticket for Yobe north Senatorial District to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. Countering claims of stepping down for Lawan, Machina maintained that he is still the party’s senatorial candidate for the district and has also not defected from the ruling party. He said: “It has […]

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Kenya’s Supreme Court upholds William Ruto’s election as Kenyan president-elect

The Supreme Court of Kenya has upheld the election of William Ruto as the president-elect of the country. Kenya’s Deputy President, Ruto was declared winner of the August 9 election by the Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Raila Odinga had filed a suit challenging the election results as announced by the IEBC in August. […]

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Killers of Ekiti NSCDC officer demand N30m ransom for his kidnapped brother, two children

Suspected gunmen who killed an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Segun Ayebulu, in Ekiti State and kidnapped his brother and two children, have demanded N30m ransom to secure the release of the victims. According to reports, the gunmen killed Ayebulu along Oke Ako Road, in Ajoni Local Council Development Area […]

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There is discrepancy in your name, ancestry, age, EQ, you speak like someone under the influence ―PDP replies Tinubu

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has asked the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu, to address concerns about his “name, age and educational qualification, because it a ”huge baggage to the APC.” PDP said this while responding to a comment by Tinubu that the opposition party is dead. In a statement released […]

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Memories of failed relationships can ruin your happiness, By Elizabeth Badejo

Even though marriage has the potential to create an everlasting commitment and trust between two individuals irrespective of their background and life experiences, however, it is an individual choice to recognise and embrace the opportunity to seek marital pleasure or live in fear of uncertainty. Some marriages fail due to the memories of parents’ failed […]

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PDP is Poverty Development Party, I wonder why they still exist ―Tinubu

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has described the People Democratic Party (PDP) as a ‘Poverty Development Party’ and wonders why the party is still in existence. Tinubu stated this during a political meeting on Sunday, September 4. He wondered how and why the PDP still exits, despite its alleged failure […]

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24-count charge filed against DCP Abba Kyari, his mega assets seized

Nigerian government has filed 24-count charge against Abba Kyari after uncovering 14 assets linked to the former commander of the Intelligence Response Team. Shopping malls, residential estate, polo playground, lands and farmlands belonging to Abba Kyari were uncovered by the Nigerian government  in different locations in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Maiduguri, Borno State. […]

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You are political scavenger ―Melaye hits Fani-Kayode

In a statement on his verified Facebook page Sunday night, a spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign in 2023, Senator Dino Melaye has noted, the PDP has no position to offer former Nigerian Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, in the party’s campaign team, describing the former minister as a “political scavenger”. Melaye […]

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Nobody Can Restructure Nigeria in a Democracy, By Farooq A. Kperogi

In contemporary Nigeria, the term “restructuring” has become something of a “God term,” as rhetorical scholars call words and expressions that instinctively evoke warm fuzzy feelings in people, that galvanize people into action, that are unquestioningly sanctified by a cultural community, that people associate with affirmative attributes, and that people are prepared to make sacrifices […]

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Nigerian singer, Timaya’s manager shot dead in US

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Inetimi Timaya Odon, better known by his stage name, Timaya’s manager, Prince Oluzor has died after he was shot outside a gas station in Atlanta, United States. 38-year-old Prince Oluzor made a stop at the BP along 14th Street NW at Atlantic Drive near Georgia Tech around 9.00 pm. on Wednesday […]

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Serena Williams breaks down in tears as she crashes out of the US Open in likely last match (Photos)

International Tennis star, Serena Williams has crashed out of the US Open in what may have been the final singles campaign of her career. The 40-year-old who last month announced plans to retire after the US Open, was beaten 7-5, 6-7 (4/7) 6-1 by World No. 46 Ajla Tomljanovic in a grueling 3-hour 5-minute battle. ‘Oh my […]

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Governorship candidate dies one week after picking ticket in Nigeria

Prof David Bamgbose, Ogun state governorship candidate of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) is dead. The Professor of Educational Management died one week after he was unveiled last Saturday August 27, by the Chairman of the party, Samson Ogunsanya after a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the party in Abeokuta. Daily Trust reported that Bamgbose died […]

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Female boxer flashes boobs to the crowd after brutal KO win (Video 18+)

Bare knuckle boxer, Tai Emery flashed her boobs after securing a knockout on her Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut. The 35-year-old signed to BKFC last year but has had to wait for her first appearance for the organisation. On Saturday, September 3, she took on Rung-Arun Khunchai in Thailand and defeated her opponent. Just seconds […]

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Between Tinubu And Afenifere, By Seun Kolade

When Afenifere recently announced its support for Peter Obi’s presidential candidacy, under the auspices of the labour party, not a few were taken by surprise, for various reasons. Perhaps the most vocal have been political associates and supporters of former Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of APC. Tinubu’s supporters argued, in effect, that […]

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Former gov, Jonah Jang discharged and acquited of N6.3bn corruption charge

A High Court of Plateau State sitting in Jos has on Friday discharged and acquitted a former Governor of the state, Mr. Jonah Jang, over the N6.3 billion corruption charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court presided over by Justice Christy Dabup also discharged and acquitted a former […]

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Late husband’s brother’s wife accused a widow of witchcraft, community members tie and flog the widow (Video)

A video of a widow who was tied and flogged by members of her community in Umueghu in Amaegbuato autonomous community, Nkpa Bende Local Government, Abia state, has been shared online. Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who shared the video, said the widow was assaulted after her late husband’s brother’s wife accused her of being a witch. […]

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Matthew Hassan Kukah at 70: A tribute, By Reuben Abati

Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese who turns 70 tomorrow, August 31, deserves celebration for his service to the church, community, nation, and humanity; and for his achievements as a true citizen who has used his priestly circumstances, boundless energy and prodigious intellect to promote the causes of justice and the common […]

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Two University student lovers found dead and naked in hostel in Nigeria

Two students of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria, believed to be lovers and identified as Tobiloba Daniel and Arewa Abayomi, have been found dead in a hostel room outside the premises of the institution. The 200-level students were found dead in Daniel’s hostel room outside the University campus. A student of […]

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